Commodity wrapper



Patented sept. v29, 1942 UNITED STATES PATENT oFF/ICE COMMODITY WRAPPERShy Rosen, and Martin Rosen, Flushing, N.' Y., assignors to Milpr'int,Inc., Milwaukee, Wis., a corporation of Delaware l.

' Application November 6, l1939, Serial No. 303,108 s claims.' (ci.229-87) Our present invention relates in general to improvements in theart of enwrapping commodities for handling, preserving andmerchanprovide an improved wrapper sheet for solidarticles Orobjectssuch as a loaf of sliced bread, which comprises separable sectionsadapted to be pulled apart in a direction longitudinally of the loaf,and having end portions projecting beyond the exposed ends of theseparated loaf parts and adapted to be folded over these ends so as tocompletely reenclose each of the separated parts.

Another specific object of this invention is to provide an improvedcommodity wrapper which will permit a package to be segregated intoseveral independent and totally enwrapped sections or smaller parts..

A further specific object of our invention ,is to provide a simple andreadily applicable wrapper for approximately prismatic articles, whichwill permit the package on which the wrapper is used, to be reclosedafter initial opening, and repeatedly opened and reclosed until thecontents of the package has been entirely removed or dispense-d.

Still another specic object of the invention is to provide an improvedcommodity wrapper which can be quickly and conveniently opened to permitaccess to the contents of an enwrapped package.

An additional specific object of this invention is to provide anexceptionally protective and inexpensiveouter wrapper for diversecommodities,

These and other specific objects and advantages will be apparent fromthelfollowng detailed description.

A clear conception of the features constituting our present invention,and of the mode of constructing and of utilizing several types ofwrappers embodying our improvements, may be had by referring to thedrawing accompanying and forming a part of this specification wherein`like reference characters designate the same or similar parts inthevarious views.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of one of our improved single piecevwrapping sheets, showing the same attached to a fragment of anothersimilar sheet- (dot and dash);

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of an ordinary loaf of sliced breadnormally. enwrapped in a wrapper sheet of the type shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a similar view of the enwrapped loaf, y

with the wrapper sections pulled apart but not separated;

Fig. 4 is another similar view of the loaf, with' the wrapper sectionsand loaf parts segregated from each other;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of one of the loaf parts of Fig. 4,reenclosed at the previously parted end;

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary perspective view of an- I other type of ourimproved wrapper, with ottwhich may be utilized to provide additionalad` vertising display surface beyond that ail'orded by an ordinarywrapper sheet.

Another additional speelse object of the pres'- v ent invention is toprovide a wrapper for relatively soft commodities auch as bread loaves,which is eifectively reenforce'd by providing a band of multi-plythickness surrounding each loaf at the place of normal grasping orgripping of the package.

set overlapped portions, and a`transparent section;

Fig. 'I is another fragmentary perspective view of another type of theimproved wrapper. with central overlapped portions, and two transparentsections on opposite sides of the olf-sets;

, Fig. 8 is still another fragmentary perspective view of another typeof improved wrapper, with double overlapped portions;

Fig.4 9 is an additional fragmentary perspective view of another type ofthe improved wrapper, with two independent sections having interlockedoverlapping edge portions;

Fig. 10 is a further fragmentary perspective view of another type of ourimproved wrapper. with two independent overlapped and glued sections:and

Fig. 11.is a perspective view of a prismatlc object enwrapped in a'wrapper of the type shown in Fig. 10 but having theclosure section ofthe wrapper removed. l

While we have shown and described numerous different types of wrappersembodying our invention, it is to be understood that the new tea'- turesarealso applicable advantageously to other specinc types. and that 'itis not our delire or modity wrapper shown therein comprises a singleflexible sheet I2 of any paper or material suitable as a wrapper such aswaxed sulphite,

cellulose, or the like, of generally rectangular shape, having laterallyspaced creases or folds I3, I4 providing a central longitudinallyextending panel I5 separating the side sections I6, I1 of the sheet. Theportions of the sections I6, I1 directly adjoining the panel I5 normallyoverlap each other and the'panel; and the sheet I2 A is provided with aweakened portion 'such as a continuous line of perfoxations I8 at ornear the fold I4 which permits ready separation of the section I6 fromthe panel I5 upon exertion of a lateral pull on the sections I6, I1. Informing wrappers of this type, the successive sheetsv I2 may be severedas Ashown in dot-and-dash lines in Fig. 1, from a continuous ribbon orweb of prefabricated stock, which has been perforated'and foldedlongitudinally of the web in the manner above described, and while thesheet I2 has been illustrated as being slightly distended at theoverlapped portion, these sheets would normally lie flat and may beprovided with printed advertising or decorative matter locally orthroughout their entire areas. Obviously, instead of weakening the foldline by perforations I8, a continuous rip cord or string may beappliedwithin the fold between the panel I5 and section I6.

When the wrapper sheets I2 have been properly formed, they may beapplied to loaves I9 of sliced bread as shown in Fig. 2, with theopposite. side edges folded to enclose the ends of the loaves and theend edges overlapped at the loaf bottoms, in the same manner. as anordinary wrapper sheet is applied. The overlapping porpaper, regeneratedcellulose, or the like and the folded section will obviouslyprovideadded area for additional printing .or decorative matter. While theportions of the wrapper part or sheet I2 of Figs. 1` to 5 inclusive, areformed of asingle sheet of material, the wrapper may be formed as acomposite sheet having the folds and overlapped portions disposed atdifferent localities.

In Fig. 6 is shown a fragment of a composite sheet I2 having the foldsand panel I5 olf-set from the center, and also having the wrapper tionsand the intervening panel I5 will then com- Fig. 3. The package willthen be lengthened by twice the width of the panel I5 and a vacant spacewill be'formed between the separated medial slices of the loaf I9. As'the pull on the loaf and wrapper sections is continued, the wrappersheet I2 will separate at the perforations I8 which are locatedapproximately midway between the separated slices, to form twoindependent parts such as shown in Fig. 4, each part being embraced byone of the wrapper sections I6,.I1 and having approximately half a loafI9 confined therein. The previously overlapped portions and the panel I5Will then project outwardly beyond the open ends of the package parts aconsiderable distance;

`and while permitting free access to the bread slices, theprojectingwrapper portions may be folded over the end slices as shown in Fig, 5,in order to quickly and effectively reclose each of the segregatedpackages.

section on one side of the panel I5 provided with a strip 20 of materialdifferent from that of the rest of the sheet. The major portion of thismodified wrapped sheet I2' may be formed of relatively opaque wax paper,and the strip 20 may be formed of transparent regenerated cellulose orthe like, to provide a window band around the enwrapped article.

In Fig. 7' is shown a fragment of another type of ycomposite wrappingsheet I2" having a strip 2l of different sheet material provided onopposite sides of the central strip panel I5. In this embodiment, themajor portion of the sheet I2" may again be formed of opaque sheetmaterial, while the strips 2l may be transparent, or vice versa.

In Fig. 8 is shown a modified one-piece wrapper sheet 22 having a doublefolded medial portion in order to provide more stock for reclosing theends of the segregated package sections. This double folded wrapper hasouter side sections 23,

'24 -and an intermediate section 25 connectedto the side sections bypanel strips 26, 21 respectively by folds 28, 29. be perforated forconvenient separation of the sections, and the double folded overlappingportions will normally lie flat so as to permit use of this wrappersheet in the same manner as an ordinary plain sheet when the article isbeing initially enwrapped. This wrapper may obviously be applied to thegoods with the intermediate section lying either inside or outside ofthe finally applied wrapper.

In Fig. 9 is shown a further modified two-piece wrapper sheet 32comprising two disconnected side sections 33, 34 each having a reverselyfolded edge panel or portion 35,36 adapted to interlock with the otherto form an elongated sealed joint when the sheet 32 is flattened. Inthis einbodi ment the sheet sections 33, 34 are disconnected except fortheslip joint, and no perforation of either section is necessary. Whenthe package The wrapper sheets may obviously be formed. u

of various materials such as wax paper, glassine sections utilizing thistwo-piece Wrapper sheet 32, are pulled apart, the edge portions 35, 36will pull out and provide the necessary. reclosing stock.

In Fig. 10 is shown another modied two-piece wrapper sheet 42 comprisingtwo side sections 43, 44 joined by a strip 45 of adhesive. I'he adhesivestrip 45 is located near the extreme edge of the section 44 Ibutinwardly of the adjacent edge ofthe section 43, and the section 44 isprovided with perforations 46 near the strip 45. The edge vportion 41 ofthesection 43 overlaps the perforations 46; and when the sections 43, 44are separated at these perforations, the edge portion 41 and theoverlying edge portion of the section 44 provide additional stock foreffecting subseque'nt reclosingvof the separated package portions.

While the improved wrappers are especially adapted for the purpose ofenwrapping loaf like objects such as sliced bread, and have addedutility when so used, they may also be applied advantageously as outerwrappers for cigarette,

One of the folds 29 may chewing gum, and similar prismatic packages. InFig. 11, a wrapper sheet of the glued type shown in Fig. 10, has beenapplied to such a primatic package 48, and one section 49 of the outerwrapper has been removed with the end part of the package contents,leaving outwardly extending stock U for effecting reclosing of thepackage end. This is only one of the added uses for which the improvedwrapper may be advantageously applied.

From the foregoing detailed description, it will be apparent that ourpresent invention provides an improved commodity wrapper which besidesbeing simple in construction and readily applicable to a package, can bequickly separated into segregated sections one or both of which can besubsequently utilized to effectively reenclose the commodity retainedwithin the separated sections. The improvement when applied to slicedbread loaves I9, permits immediate-access to the mid-portion of a loaf,and also enables separation of the loaf package into two independent andcompletely enwrapped parts. The overlapped encircling -band furthermorereenforces and protects the loaf at the usual place of handling, andalso provides for additional advertising, print*- ing and decoratingspace or area. The improved wrappers may be formed of one, two or moresheets of stock, but may be applied to a package just as easily as anordinarily wrapper. The new wrappers can also be formed of any desirablesheet material, either with or without a transparent window area, andmay be produced atmoderate cost with ordinary Wrapper making machines.The wrappers may also be utilized to advantage in wrapping diversecommodities, and provide protective coverings which may be effectivelyreclosed after initial opening of a package has taken place.

It should be understood that it is not desired to limit this inventionto the exact details of construction, or to the precise mode of use,herein shown and described, for various modifications within the scopeof the claims may occur to persons skilled in the art.

We claim:

1. A sliced bread loaf Wrapper comprising, aA

' unitary wrapper sheet folded at a plane of slicing of the loaf andhaving two overlapping portions both extending laterally away from saidplane,

said portions being formed to provide complete reclosing stock for bothsections when the loaf is separated into parts at said plane.

2. A sli-ced bread loaf Wrapper comprising, a unitary wrapper sheetsnugly embracing the loaf and folded at a plane of slicing thereof toprovide overlapping strip portions encircling the loaf and bothextending in the same direction laterally away from said plane, saidportions being formed to be pulled apart when the loaf is separated intotwo parts at saidplane and to provid-e complete reclosing stock for bothof the separated loaf sections. y

3. A sliced bread loaf. wrapper comprising, a u nitary wrapper sheetsnugly embracing the loaf and folded at a plane of slicing thereof toprovide overlapping strip portions encircling the loaf within the outerwrapper and both extending in the same direction laterally away fromsaid plane, said portions being formed to be be pulled apart when theloaf is separated into two parts at said plane and to provid-ey completereclosing stock for bothof the separated end areas lof the loaf.

4. A sliced bread loaf wrapper comprising, 'a unitary wrapper sheetsnugly embracing the loaf and folded at a. plane of slicing thereof toprovide overlapping strip portions encircling the loaf and bothextending in the same direction laterally away from said plane, saidportions being formed to be pulled apart when the loaf is separated.

into two parts at said plane and to provide complete reclosing stock forb'oth of the separated loaf sections, and at least one 0f the wrappersections on opposite sides of said plane having a transparent stripencircling the loaf.

5. A sliced bread loaf wrapper comprising, a

wrapper sheet snugly embracing the loaf and having its opposite endsfolded to enclose the opposite extreme ends of the loaf, the medialportion vof the wrapper being folded at a plane of slicing of the loafto provide overlapping strip portions encircling the loaf within theouter wrapperand both extending in the same direction laterally awayfrom said plane, and said strip portions being formed to be pulled apartwhen the loaf is separated into two parts at said plane and to providecomplete reclosing stock for both of the separated endareas of the loafparts.

SHY ROSEN.

MARTIN ROSEN.

